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‘I’m voting Reform – it can’t get any worse’: Starmer’s nightmare in England’s ‘bellwether’ election seat

For four decades, the voters of Swindon have consistently chosen MPs from the party that ends up governing the country. Ahead of the local elections in May, Alex Ross pays a visit to this bellwether town and discovers the one thing unifying residents: resentment towards the Labour Party and its…

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to update House of Commons on latest Peter Mandelson revelations

The Foreign Office has been blamed for clearing the peer in January 2025 to begin as US ambassador.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer to address House of Commons on latest Mandelson revelations as he fights for survival

The Foreign Office has been blamed for clearing the peer in January 2025 to begin as US ambassador

Evening Standard

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Housing a basic need, not an investment vehicle – Zarah Sultana

The MP spoke to National Housing Demonstration protesters in Soho Square Gardens, west London.

The Independent UK

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

Childhood in the Age of AI summit will be held on Monday

The Independent UK

The questions about Peter Mandelson that Keir Starmer must answer

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When the prime minister addresses parliament on Monday, he must for once take personal responsibility for the government’s failings

The Independent UK

No way Lammy wasn’t told Mandelson failed vetting, says James Cleverly

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Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

Deputy prime minister says it is ‘inexplicable’ top civil servant kept Downing Street in dark

The Guardian - UK

No way Lammy wasn’t told Mandelson failed vetting, says former foreign secretary

Exclusive: In an interview with The Independent, former foreign secretary James Cleverly sets out the reasons why ministers must have known Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting

The Independent UK

More than half of UK voters support rejoining the EU, study finds

Majority of voters back the government’s current push to ‘reset’ relations with the EU, experts find

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer must quit over Lord Mandelson row, says John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister accused the PM of a ‘staggering level of incompetence’ after the PM blamed an official for overruling security vetting.

Evening Standard

Mandelson scandal is biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief

Simon McDonald says Olly Robbins was ‘thrown under a bus’ by the prime minister and the decision feels wrong

The Guardian - UK

Olly Robbins has been ‘thrown under the bus’, says former Foreign Office chief

Sir Olly was sacked this week after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper lost confidence in him.

Evening Standard

Olly Robbins has been ‘thrown under the bus’ by No 10 over Mandelson scandal, says ex-Foreign Office chief

Lord Simon McDonald says Mandelson scandal is the biggest crisis in the diplomatic service in decades

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Epstein survivor accuses Keir Starmer of misleading the public

Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips has accused Keir Starmer of misleading the public over Peter Mandelson during a recent interview on BBC Newsnight with Matt Chorley.

The Guardian - UK

‘Pure shock’: how ministers reacted to revelation of Mandelson vetting failure

Inquiries into who knew what, and when, will be pored over in coming weeks and could ultimately decide Starmer’s fate

Euronews

Starmer faces calls to step down after appointing Epstein associate

Opposition leaders demanded Starmer's resignation on Thursday after it emerged that US envoy Peter Mandelson was appointed despite having failed his security check.

The Guardian - UK

Olly Robbins ‘thrown under bus’ by No 10, says ex-Foreign Office chief – as it happened

Simon McDonald said No 10 ‘wanted a scalp’ but removal of Robbins from Foreign Office felt ‘wrong’

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Radio France Internationale

Erasmus returns as UK and European Union find common ground again

The UK has announced its returned to the European Union's Erasmus student exchange programme, five years after Brexit forced it to pull out. The move is part of a wider effort to rebuild ties between London and Brussels.

The Times of India

Mandelson vetting storm: Why UK PM Starmer is under fire — can he be ousted?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he was "furious" that he was not told former Labour minister Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting before becoming the UK's ambassador to the United States, as opposition leaders called for his resignation.

The Guardian - UK

‘I feel like I’m losing her’: the families torn apart by older relatives going far right

It starts with a ‘back in my day’ nostalgic meme – then suddenly your elders are sharing AI-generated ‘boomerslop’ and repeating conspiracy theories …

The Independent UK

Starmer's Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as UK leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces renewed scrutiny over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. Mandelson, a known associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was initially denied security clearance

Evening Standard

Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections

On polling day elections will take place in 136 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.

The Independent UK

Local elections 2026: What time will be results be announced and where can I find them?

Elections took place in 136 councils in England

The Independent UK

Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is expected to face ‘judgment day’

Senior Government figures told the Guardian newspaper that the Prime Minister is facing ‘judgment day’ next week.

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